scalp
Example Sentences
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“Claiming a top criminal scalp will not spare the government from a messy aftermath,” said Mora of the International Crisis Group.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026
Because the fibers rest directly against the scalp and neck, wearers may experience extended skin contact.
From Science Daily • Feb. 19, 2026
Chelsea face a trip to Hollywood-backed Wrexham, who have already taken a Premier League scalp this season in Nottingham Forest.
From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026
Taking the scalp of a star name is not vital, but it would prove Raducanu has the ability to beat the best.
From BBC • Jan. 15, 2026
I straighten the brim of the new running hat I bought with Dad’s gift certificate, which is not suffocating my scalp, thank goodness, but it does keep riding down my forehead.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.